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jeraboom
Oct 13, 2020Star
Web UI says RBW30 Update Failed, but there is no update available.
I have a system with an RBR50, 2 RBS50s, and 1 RBW30. When I use the router Web UI to check for firmware updates, it first attempts to download new firmware for the RBW30 and then says "Update Faile...
- Oct 20, 2020
RBW30 latest firmware v2.6.1.6 has been posted on the Support Site. Here's the link:
https://kb.netgear.com/000062471/RBW30-Firmware-Version-2-6-1-6
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
Quincy56
Oct 28, 2020Tutor
Renamed the file to .img now I get this:
jeraboom
Oct 28, 2020Star
Pretty sure the RBW takes .chk files, and the RBR and RBS take .img files. Maybe you're trying to upload to the wrong unit? Are you connecting directly to the RBW's IP address?
- Quincy56Oct 28, 2020Tutor
I'm using the main router's interface.
- Quincy56Oct 28, 2020Tutor
Connecting directly to the RBW worked to update the firmware.
The mail router's interface still says there is an update failed, but now shows the latest version.
- FURRYe38Oct 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Ah ok, ya, main RBR only takes .img files. Good to know that using directly RBWs web page worked.
Enjoy.
- Quincy56Oct 28, 2020Tutor
Would be good if there was a message that would say "connect directly to your RBW to update" instead of making it look like you could update from the main router interface.
- StevensaNov 12, 2020Tutor
I updated my RBR50 router and RBS50 Satellite with the V2.7.1.60 firmware and my RBW30 satellites stopped giving me the "update failed" message for a short while but it came back. :-(
https://kb.netgear.com/000062494/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-7-1-60-for-US-Region-Only
- FURRYe38Nov 12, 2020Guru - Experienced User
So your RBW is still working right?
Stevensa wrote:I updated my RBR50 router and RBS50 Satellite with the V2.7.1.60 firmware and my RBW30 satellites stopped giving me the "update failed" message for a short while but it came back. :-(
https://kb.netgear.com/000062494/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-7-1-60-for-US-Region-Only
- StevensaDec 04, 2020Tutor
My Router and Satellites seem to be working well now and reporting that all devices have the latest firmware installed.
- FURRYe38Dec 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Awesome, glad the update is working. Thank for letting us know.